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Carol and Mark Humphrey

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Carol and Mark Humphrey

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Overview

Beautiful 3 bedroom villa with panoramic views to the sea, on the edge of the typically Spanish village of 'Mijas Pueblo' on the Costa del Sol in Spain and just 25 minutes from Malaga airport. The villa has its own enclosed garden and terraces with dining furniture and a BBQ - perfect for al fresco dining on the year round warm Costa del sol evenings! Indoors, there is a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, dishwasher and washing machine and an open plan dining/sitting area with Freesat TV and DVD. There are three bedrooms with ceiling fans and 2 bathrooms which include Egyptian white cotton linen and towels respectively. The communal pool has two areas suitable for smaller children together with a garden and sun loungers, coconut parasols surrounded by lush tropical plants. The historic town of Mijas itself has many restaurants, tapas bars and you can even get a ride home in a donkey taxi. Just 10 minutes away there are several fantastic beaches from Fuengirola to Marbella.

The beautiful villa with pool in Mijas Pueblo, Costa del Sol, Spain is located within walking distance to the centre of the enchanting village of Mijas, which is situated in the lowlands of the Sierra de Mijas mountain range and is surrounded by pine forest. The village nestles in the mountainside at 428 meters above sea level and has a population of 7,500. The nearest main town is the Spanish sea-side resort Fuengirola (8km), Malaga airport is 25 mins by car. Mijas has managed to retain much of its 'white village' charm, with cobbled, narrow winding streets, dazzling whitewashed walls and breathtaking views. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy watersports, including sailing, scuba, windsurfing and canoeing along the many km's of golden sandy beaches from Fuengirola to Marbella, Puerto Banus, Estepona and towards Gibralter. Worthwhile trips to the flamenco town of Seville or indeed visit the amazing Alhambra Palace near Granada. From December to April the Sierra Nevada mountains near Granada offer great sking with amazing views over to North Africa

Andalucia and the Costa del Sol or affectionately known as Costa del Golf is a mecca for golfers with 60 courses in Andalucia and 30 alone in the Costa del Sol, including Valderrama host to the 97 Ryder Cup, and La Cala de Mijas which is the largest golf resort in Spain. For the golfing widow a trip to the huge La Canada Shopping centre in Marbella will more than soften the blow!

Other activities include the Aqua Park and Zoo in Fuengirola, Sea Life Centre or Big Game Fishing from Benalmadena and Dolphin spotting plus the legendary apes from Gibralter,

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mislead, miserably hot, overrun w/geckos-insects

2
of 5

This review is given a low rating as a result of the owner misleading us on wi-fi on site and several other factors that lead to a miserable experience. We didn't want to be there. Almost spent another 1200.00 on hotel but none really available. Then almost considered going home early.

I specifically asked in an email if there was wi-fi. The listing doesn't say there is. Here is the reply:

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"Dear Amy,

Thank you for your enquiry on my holiday rental (855101).

My property is available from 26-Jul-2014 to 02-Aug-2014 and wifi is available on site. If you have questions or would like to reserve the property, please call or email me.

I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,

Carol and Mark Humphrey

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We arrived to find no wi-fi at the villa. Called Mark immediately as my sister was working and needed wi-fi. We were told, after already paying and arriving,on the phone, that the wifi was at the bar down the street. That only opened at 5:30 pm each day. I guess i was supposed to infer that from the reply listed above. They deliberately mislead us by saying wifi was "available on site". Not cool. Very upset.

I knew there was no air-conditioning. The listing states this but says there are ceiling fans. Yes, small and not useful. It does cool down at night. But you can not open any doors or windows as geckos, moths and mosquitos overrun the place. We know. We spent the first night chasing large geckos out and then being eaten by mosquitos. Oh, and ants everywhere! We bought two fans @ cost of 40 euros. Left them behind for next guests.

Two rolls of bathroom tissue provided - we had to buy

One trash bag for the week.

No beach towels. We had to buy some. (left behind for next guests)

No broom. Just a vacuum.

Porches not swept, corners filled with debris and webs and leaves/bugs

Drying rack filthy, had to clean before using w/clean clothes

Pictures not accurate. Walls, decorations different and view blocked by trees now.

No white Egyptian bath towels as advertised...blue, cotton.

Stains on sheets, brown ??? and pink lipstick on my pillow cases.

The pool was as advertised. Clean and quiet. Was great once we bought our own towels.

Overall not what was advertised, misleading on wifi (would have never rented if known it wasn't at villa - sister working) and generally unkept/unclean.

Asking owners for partial refund.

Review Submitted: Aug 4, 2014

Date of Stay: Jul 2014

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: I would like to respond to your review and address key areas including; wifi, misleading information, condition of property as follows:-
Wifi- It does not and has never mentioned that we have wifi at the villa in the list of facilities as listed on this site. The villa is one of 16, sited on a private urbanisation with a communal pool and tapas bar restaurant with wifi, accessed by a small private drive. My answer to your question assumed you understood that but i wanted to inform you that you can access the internet at our tapas bar (it is not down the street) which is located on site.
Ceiling Fans/Insects- We have never received any negative comments regarding either of these alleged issues from hundreds of guests that have stayed at our villa over the years during this period of the year. We ourselves have never had any issues with either of these having stayed and enjoyed our holidays there with our children many times and enjoyed nothing more than sleeping under the stars.
Condition of villa- We have just spent several thousand euros having the entire inside and outside of the villa redecorated before you arrived and replaced some of the old white towels with new blue towels and have not yet updated the website. The view from the ground floor of the villa to the sea is interrupted by lemon trees with beautiful ripe fruit ideal in a G & T; we are surprised you see these as either misleading or negative rather than positives.
Other Bits- At no time during your stay did you contact us to complain about the condition of the villa nor did you contact our housekeeper who lives in the neighbouring urbanisation despite you having both of our contact details. We provide each person with a large bath towel and small hand towel and one toilet tissue in each bathroom and could have provided you with a broom from our locked cupboard if you had asked and we had known. If the linen was not clean why did you not contact us or our housekeeper? I suspect the answer lies in your demand in an email to me asking for 50% refund 'otherwise' you would put up a bad review!

Tranquil

4
of 5

A very comfortable, spacious apartment in a quite spot just outside the pueblo. As the info states a car is necessary as the walk into the middle of the Pueblo where everything happens is uphill and takes approx half hour, but for a peaceful paradise it's perfect. Super pool area too. As for Mijas, we last went 14 years ago and fortunately it has not changed at all. Full of character, spotlessly clean and loads of nice restaurants.

Review Submitted: Jun 27, 2013

Date of Stay: May 2013

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our villa as well as the pool area. As you rightly state, its in an ideal location on the edge of the pueblo so its quiet but within easy walking distance to the centre of the town.

Wonderful holidays in Mijas

4
of 5

We spent 2 wonderful weeks in Mijas.

It was so nice to wake up in the morning without wondering which weather we would have during the day ...

The villa was very comfortable and very well equiped.

We could appreciate the swimming-pool everyday and be relaxed in the isolated area. The place was very quiet and close to the pretty village where we could find restaurants, we could make different visits and meet welcoming people.

We would recommend without any doubt this villa for its good performance.

Review Submitted: Sep 2, 2012

Date of Stay: Jul 2012

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Sophie for the review, we are pleased you had a wonderful stay at our villa and had safe trip back to France.
Regards
Mark & Carol

Located on the edge of Mijas Pueblo, Andalucia, Spain near the towns of Fuengirola, Marbella, Peurto Banus and Malaga, our villa with pool offers the perfect setting for exploring The beautiful beaches along the costa del sol. The villa itself sits in an amphitheatre overlooking the stunning mediterranean sea, making it a perfect setting for outdoor activities including golf, swimming and tennis. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy water sports including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing at Cabo Pino. There are also several excellent golf courses within 10 minutes nearby and 44 along the costa del sol alone.The towns of Seville, Rhonda, Grenada, Gibralter and Marbella are within easy reach and are great for shopping and packed with museums, art galleries and other attractions such as the beautiful Alhambra Palace.

Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add €2 per night, per additional guest

Summer

6 Jun 2015 -
26 Sep 2015

4 night minimum stay

€549

for 4 nights

From

€113

From

€135

Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

€870

Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add €2 per night, per additional guest

Autumn

27 Sep 2015 -
19 Dec 2015

4 night minimum stay

€369

for 4 nights

From

€70

From

€84

Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

€565

Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add €2 per night, per additional guest

My Standard Rate

4 night minimum stay

€230

for 4 nights

From

€35

From

€50

Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

€250

Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add €2 per night, per additional guest

Additional pricing information

Refundable Damage Deposit

€150

Cleaning/linen

€75

Notes

A refundable security deposit is required.

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (EUR), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.